Relief Social Care Assistant, Older People's Care Facilities - ORK10517

Orkney Islands Council; Stromness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Relief Social Care Assistant to support older people in our care facilities. The role focuses on person-centred care, enabling individuals to live as independently as possible in line with national standards.

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis, with a shift rota including weekends, evenings and public holidays. The post is registered with PVG and requires Level 2 Disclosure; salary is £16.38 per hour (including DIA).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily living tasks as required by residents.
• Report to a Senior Social Care Worker.

Job description

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Relief Social Care Assistant
Older People's Care Facilities
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

£16.38 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker.

The working pattern for this role is on a shift rota basis, including work on weekends, evenings and public holidays.

The purpose of this role is to provide person-centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Recruitment for this post is ongoing
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.